Articles

By Doreen Simpkins

There is much discussion in newspapers at the moment about the credit crunch "forcing" dog owners to give their pets up to rescue centres because they can no longer afford to keep them--- but what are the real costs of keeping a dog? What are the "essentials" of good dog care, and what is simply "window dressing"? How much are we as dog owners influenced by the advertising industry? ....

By Three Dog Bakery

In episode 8 - our Christmas episode - we will be talking to Dan Dye from the Three Dog Bakery.

As a special festive treat for your dog, Dan has provided a recipe from one of the Three Dog Bakery cook books.

Treat you dog and try it out!

By Paula Terifaj, DVM

Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) has infected the minds of legislators and insurance companies all across our country. This deadly dog virus targets lazy lawmakers and greedy insurance companies.

By Paula Terifaj DVM

Ever get that gut
feeling that something is wrong? If your dog is plagued by bouts of these
gastrointestinal maladies: sloppy looking poop, diarrhea, or nasty gas
attacks-- chances are the intestines are battling an unhealthy mix of bacteria.
Reasons for this can range from food intolerances or allergies, repeated
exposure to antibiotics and other medications, and poor digestion. In fact,
the gut is often the first to send out the alarm: something is rotten here!
To understand how important a healthy gut is to your dog's overall health, let's
begin with some basic gut stuff that impacts us humans as well.

By Paula Terifaj DVM

Once upon a time, I was your average dog owner. I felt guilty when I spoiled my dog with "people food". This concept was reinforced during my veterinary training, with terms like table food gastroenteritis. Oh, the horror of clients feeding table scrapes to their dogs!

By Ron Hevener

Funny, how we never seem to know what's just around the corner. We go
about our lives: working, laughing, loving . . . and we never know how
our life is going to turn out. I know this doesn't sound like the
goal-oriented thinkers that I encourage people to be. I encourage animal
lovers to be their best and to reach as high as they possibly can. After
all, if we don't reach for the stars, how can we ever touch them? Yes, I
know ... Childish words .

By Julie Hill

Is life with a dog all brushing up hair, mopping up muddy footprints, and having to arrange dog sitters? What do we get in return for all this effort?
Do we give or get more from our dogs? Ultimately, do we make the most of our all too short time with them?

By Julie Hill

What's you dog training philosophy? We all have one even if it's only grin and bear it. To achieve a well trained dog who is a pleasure to be with, how does one make sense of all the training methods on offer?
More to the point, is shouting really the best way to approach training a three headed dog?

By Julie Hill

The faithful nature of dogs is a big part of their appeal. There are many stories - some true, some myth - that illustrate the devotion dogs feel to their people. Historically many dogs have become well known thorugh their faithful natures, but does that sort of thing happen now?
Yes it does ......

By Julie Hill

What is The Underdog Show on BBC2, and how are the contestants - and dogs - coping with training?

By Julie Hill

Do you know what food is safe to give your dog this holiday? What will your dog enjoy and what might just see him at the veterinarian surgery - or worse? There are many everyday foods, as well as other household items that pose a risk for your dog. Read this article and keep your dog healthy and safe.

By Julie Hill

When our vet questioned our dog Star's courage when she whined while being vaccinated, it made me think. She wasn't being brave or cowardly - she was just saying, "Stop it!" Dogs comunicate with us in many ways - do we communicate as clearly as them?

By Julie Hill

Have you heard the story of Greyfriars Bobby? This devoted little dog took up residence on his owner's grave. The town came to love this faithful dog, and he has been honoured in many ways, including a statue in Edinburgh, Scotland.

By Julie Hill

Where dog ownership occurs, there inevitably follows a panic stricken, "What have I
done?" moment. This is the moment when it dawns on you that you have
voluntarily brought into your life a demanding creature who has pressing needs,
acknowledges no rules or boundaries. This is particularly true with first time
dog owners, and it is not to say that acquiring a dog is a negative experience.
It is however, a responsibility that nothing else prepares you for.

By Julie Hill

Read the story of an abandoned dog, waiting for his family to return for him. Will he have a happy ending?

By Julie Hill

Find out about the special relationship that exists between dogs and royalty. This is not a modern phenomenon, nor it is exclusive to the English monarchy. Just like the rest of us the royals love their dogs.

By Julie Hill

Crufts is the world's top dog show, as well as a great day our for dog enthusiasts. Covering the event for DogCast Radio gave me the opportunity to experience the magic, and discover some of the secrets of the show.

By Julie Hill

Find out what the 2006 Wag and Bone Show has to offer.

By Tony Hill

Scientists all over the world are searching for the missing matter in the universe.
They know how much there should be from observing they way the galaxies move,
but they just can't find it. You may hear this missing stuff called "dark
matter", but that is just their way of saying they can't see it, and don't
really know where it is.
What could dog hair have to do with all this?